Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives

Genmab; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genmab is seeking an Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives based in the US to lead high-impact, cross-functional programs advancing the company’s 2030 vision with a focus on AI and digital tools in biotech R&D.

The role requires 8+ years in biotech/pharma with 3+ years in project management, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and experience guiding enterprise initiatives through influence rather than authority. Remote work potential offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field required.
• 8+ years in biotech/pharma with 3+ years in project management.
• Experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience with AI-enabled projects and organizational change management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated project plans, partner with senior leaders and external stakeholders, manage risks, and lead organizational change management to enable adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Drive project execution, governance, and communication, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD)

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Role

Associate Director, R&D Strategic Initiatives at Genmab, leading complex, cross-functional projects to support the company's 2030 vision, with a focus on innovation, AI, and digital tools in biotech R&D.

Responsibilities

• develop and execute integrated project plans, partner with senior leaders and external stakeholders, manage risks, and lead organizational change management to enable adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Drive project execution, governance, and communication, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in science or related field
• advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred
• 8+ years in biotech/pharma with 3+ years in project management
• proven experience leading enterprise or cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• experience with AI-enabled projects and organizational change management.

High Value Keywords

HighValue: biotech/pharma R&D, strategic initiatives, cross-functional project management, AI/digital transformation, change management, matrix environment, stakeholder engagement, innovation.

Work Setup

WorkSetup: based in US, with potential for remote work; travel requirements not specified.